Then he put his fingers in the water, [then he would take water] and massage the roots of his hair with them.

Then he poured three handfuls on his head and then poured water over the entire surface of his skin. It is related that Maymuna, the wife of the Prophet, said, "The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, did wudu' as he did wudu' for the prayer except for his feet.

It is related from 'A'isha, the wife of the Prophet, that when the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, performed ghusl for janaba, he would began by washing his hands and then perform wudu' like he did wudu' for the prayer.